In this pandemic, we've experienced a whole range of emotions and right now it appears that people are tired and restless.  There also appears to be a lack of empathy or even hate in some people's social media posts or conversations. People seem to be more divided than ever before.  

One thing that is useful to remember, something I remind myself, is that while we are in this together, we are not experiencing it the same way together.  Some people find their home as a new haven for rest while others are finding it a prison.  

Some are loving the time they have at home with themselves and their children as they are successfully homeschooling and learning new life skills.  

Others are rising up, volunteering and helping people in the community. Some families and couples are becoming stronger and united. Conversely, others are still working and afraid of whether they will bring an infection home to their family. They are trying to figure out how to provide daycare and/or homeschool their children.  

While others are at home worried about how they will pay their bills as they've just lost their job.   

I also know some people are at home scared about their own safety and the safety of their children because of the abusive relationship they're in. We know domestic violence has gone up; for some children, school is their only safe haven.  People are also feeling very lonely as they are confined in their apartments or home.  Alarmingly, many people are afraid to seek much needed medical attention because they are scared of getting the coronavirus.   

These varied experiences, accompanied by different viewpoints about political decisions, have created divisions and sparked further hatred. So, what is the solution? How do we move beyond these negative emotions and disrespect? That's what I'll be talking about in this short podcast.  

Welcome to The Introverted Doctor, the podcast that uncovers myths, mistakes, and misconceptions that hold healthcare professionals back from living their best life at work, home, and play. Each week, Dr. Lalit Chawla will present tips and strategies that you can begin applying right away! He's a full-time Family Physician, Adjunct Professor of Medicine, International Lecture and Writer.   

In his former life, he was a professional Illusionist and still uses his skills in his workshops, lectures and in the clinical setting.  He incorporates magic and illusions in his lectures and teaches healthcare professionals how to use magic in a clinical setting and in the rehabilitation setting.  

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